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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 30, 2013
Filed:
Aug. 15, 2012
Mark H. Machina, Leesburg, VA (US);
Michael Raleigh, Alexandria, VA (US);
Kristopher P. Mount, Falls Church, VA (US);
Kenneth W. Mitchell, Fredericksburg, VA (US);
Michael A. Bohnet, Herndon, VA (US);
Mark H. Machina, Leesburg, VA (US);
Michael Raleigh, Alexandria, VA (US);
Kristopher P. Mount, Falls Church, VA (US);
Kenneth W. Mitchell, Fredericksburg, VA (US);
Michael A. Bohnet, Herndon, VA (US);
BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc., Nashua, NH (US);
Abstract
A system for firing multiple projectiles in a parallel or diverging manner is provided. The system can comprise tail-end portions of projectiles that add structure to a cartridge, provide for efficient combustion, allow projectiles to transition from a straight configuration in the cartridge to a splayed configuration in a chamber, and ensure complete evacuation of the chamber. The system can include a tail-end portion of a particular projectile with openings that distribute energy from combustion of an ignition charge, facilitating firing of multiple projectiles. A tail-end portion of a projectile can include a ball joint upon which the body portion of the projectile moves causing an angle between the body portion and the tail-end portion. A space can exist in the body portion adjacent to the ball joint to allow off-center shifting of the body portion with respect to the ball joint.